Discover how MCUXpresso for VS Code brings powerful support for MCX microcontrollers and FRDM boards into a flexible, all-in-one IDE. With Zephyr integration, debugging tools, Git and more, you can build, test and deploy embedded projects—all in one place.
If you’re into embedded development and already love working in Visual Studio Code, here’s some great news: the MCUXpresso for VS Code makes developing with MCX microcontrollers and FRDM development boards smoother, faster, and way more flexible.
Let’s be honest—VS Code has become the go-to editor for developers across the board. It’s lightweight, customizable and packed with extensions. Now, thanks to MCUXpresso, you can bring all that goodness into your embedded projects too.
With MCUXpresso for VS Code, you don’t need to juggle multiple tools anymore. You get a full embedded development setup right inside VS Code. And the best part? You can mix and match other extensions to fit your workflow:
It’s like building your own dream IDE—tailored to your project and your style.
Unlock a flexible, all-in-one IDE experience. Explore the MCUXpresso extension for VS Code.
Setting up your FRDM board? MCUXpresso makes it super easy. The Quick Start panel helps you import board-specific SDKs, configure peripherals, and even manage device trees. You can pull in examples from the MCUXpresso SDK, Zephyr RTOS or Matter—all in just a few clicks.
Need drivers, libraries or debug tools? The MCUXpresso Installer handles all that for you. No more hunting down dependencies or dealing with complicated setups.
If you’re working with Zephyr OS, you’re in luck. MCUXpresso for VS Code has built-in support for Zephyr projects. You can build, flash and debug Zephyr apps right from the editor. Plus, you get cool features like:
It’s everything you need to manage complex embedded systems—all in one place.
MCUXpresso for VS Code gives you a unified, flexible and powerful environment for embedded development. Whether you’re building MCX microcontrollers, prototyping with FRDM boards, or diving into Zephyr, you can do it all in one place—with the tools you already love.
Jair Gudiño is an Electronic Engineer graduated from UAG University. During his time at NXP, Jair has contributed to various demos and explored different emerging technologies. He works with graphics in real-time systems and provides support to customers. Jair continues to grow at NXP with a strong commitment to helping others and learning every day.